Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
23. Power to Delegate
Without prejudice to the provisions of
sub-section (3) of section 3, the Central Government may, by notification in
the Official Gazette, delegate, subject to such conditions and limitations as
may be specified in the notification, such of its powers and functions under
this Act, [except the power to constitute an authority under sub-section (3) of
section 3 and to make rules under section 25] as it may deem necessary or
expedient, to any officer, State Government or other authority.